Triple bypass....again

[Flagger]

Had triple bypass 2002, aged 34, now need another one 😒 my question is has anyone had a second triple bypass op , how was it ? Which vessels do they use , previously they used one from left forearm, one from right lower leg and one from mammary cavity , Thanks

[Chappychap]

Interesting question. I don't have answers I'm afraid, but pretty much all the people who are in contention for "longest surviving bypass patient" have a similar story to yours. First bypass in mid thirties, then the bypass lasts ten to twenty years before being repeated. I think some people have had three or even four bypass surgeries.

You could interpret it as good news, your cardiologist and surgeon have concluded that you're a solid bet. Your veins have proved themselves as good substitutes for arteries, and you weren't amongst that unfortunate minority where the grafts failed within a year or two.

So good luck with surgery number two. Hopefully in the next decade medical science will figure out a way of extending the life of veinous grafts, otherwise may you go on to have equally successful bypass surgeries numbers three and four!

[Flagger in reply to Chappychap]

Ok, thanks

[Wingnutty in reply to Chappychap]

Even better would be for medical science to find a way to get rid of inflammation and soft plaque in artery walls without surgical intervention. Then there would be no need for surgery. I think it will happen one day, but I wouldn't bet on it being in the next decade. Good luck Flagger.

[Sljp0000]

Hi, congratulations on your bypass lasting so long!All I can comment is I had a triple in September 2022 and they said they can use veins/arteries from either calf or thigh, and either mammary artery.

My bypass failed within hours of surgery and I don't have choice of another one cos my veins are so rubbish unfortunately. Sounds like yours are amazing so they still have many to choose from.

All the best

Susie

[Flagger]

Oh sorry to hear that, hopefully when I have it done it'll give me another 20 years 🙏

[Nuttyshirlz]

good luck on your second one my dad died 15yrs after having his first triple he died at 48 that was 30yrs ago.

[Swalecliffe88]

Hi Flagger that is brilliant news I had triple 9 years ago at age 60 and still going ok, they took veins from same places as you. I didn’t know they could do it again. I was warned by surgeon after op to look after these pipes as they couldn’t be done again. Maybe it was an age thing. I can’t help with your question, but I wish you all the luck, a good recovery and they last as long as mine are. Take care of yourself

[Flagger in reply to Swalecliffe88]

Thankyou